Paul M Ferder

Paul M Ferder

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 53 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

515 High St SE, PO Box 843, Salem, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 53 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1972

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Ferder Casebeer French & Thompson LLP

515 High St SE, PO Box 843, Salem, OR, 97308

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Paul M Ferder's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

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Posted by Blanca | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gets the job done!!!!!

Paul is the best of the best. He's been practicing longer than I've been born. He offers a sense security that is undeniably comforting. He knows exactly what to do, and makes you a first priority. He's a shark and a sensible honest person. Paul is straight forward in telling you about possible ...outcomes as well as makes it happen. His office staff is incredibly efficient, and are always there if you have a questions to be answered. Extremely satisfied with all the promptness we recieved with paperwork, and all court document. I was looking at 18-22 months for prison time, and DA was not budging. I had 2 counts for delivery, 2 counts on possession, and a DUII. Mr. Ferder was my knight in shining armor he got me 60 months probabtion. We love Paul. TEAM FERDER ALL THE WAY!!!!

Posted by Megan | March 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A cut above the rest!

Deciding to work with Paul was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Within the first minute of our first conversation Paul was able to give me something no one else could…. Hope. With Paul’s vast knowledge of the law and his extensive experience handling thousands of cases, he was a...ble to untangle a messy situation having to do with traffic tickets I had missed while out of the country that resulted in a suspended license. It was a giant mess, one in which I had no idea how to begin to fix. Paul had it untangled, with my court fines cut in half in less than a week. Thankfully, my situation was not life threatening, but if it had been, there’s absolutely nobody else I would want by my side.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Mr. Ferder represented me on a wildlife violation that was going to put my future employment into jeopardy. Despite having a most difficult DA to negotiate with, Mr. Ferder was able to negotiate acceptable terms, and save my future employment. Professional, prepared, punctual and in my corner like Cu...s D’Amato. Could not have asked to be represented any better than I was. Thank you Mr. Ferder and your office for everything you did to help me.

Posted by MaryBeth | August 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney Ever !!!

Paul Ferder is hands down the BEST attorney !!! My son made bad choices in his life and could have spent 10 yrs in prison . However he got his sentance down to 4 and although 4 yrs was a long time to be away from my son ,it could have been a lot worse. He took and returned every phone call and cont...inued to walk us through the whole confusing process . He is an absoulute gem in a pool of so many criminal defence lawyers . If you are in need of excellence then Paul Ferder is the attorney for you and your family !!!

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Miracle worker!

Paul is representing me on a DUII case w/ extremely high BAC and children present in the vehicle. The courts attempted to deny diversion but Paul worked his magic to get me approved for diversion! Had he not done so the alternative conviction would have cost me several thousand dollars, resulted in j...ail time, loss of my license, probation and many other significant penalties. He is excellent at his trade! The confidence I have with his representation is priceless!

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Zachary Stern

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"The man is a legend. I learned just about everything from him during the eight years I was able to learn from him. There's no better person to help you through an emotional time. Truly one of a kind."

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Joseph Berger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In my opinion, Paul is the most professional and accomplished criminal defense attorney in Oregon besides being personable and empathetic to his clients' needs. I recommend my friends who require defense services to him, and he would be my first call if I were in need as well."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1972 - Present

Principal, Ferder, Casebeer, French & Thompson, LLP

Associations

Salem Planning Commission

Past President

Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Member

Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Member

Education

1972

Lewis & Clark Law School

J.D.

1968

University of Oregon

B.S.

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